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2 charged in contraband investigation at Ridgeville prison
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A woman is facing charges after officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) said she aided in bringing contraband items into a prison. Jirah Shakanah Walker, 30, is charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, providing contraband to an inmate, and criminal conspiracy. Affidavits show Walker drove […]
47-year-old Summerville woman dies after collision in Goose Creek: Coroner
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCIV) — A woman died at Trident Medical Center following a motor vehicle collision in Goose Creek Saturday morning. Shalanda Laroche, 47, of Summerville was identified as the victim of the collision by the Berkeley County Coroner's Office. According to the coroner's office, the collision occurred...
Walterboro man who shot ex-girlfriend dead in parking lot found guilty
WALTERBORO, S.C. (April 24, 2024) – A Walterboro man who shot his ex-girlfriend to death while out on bail for a charge of domestic violence against her has been sent to prison. A Colleton County General Sessions Court jury found Justin Cole Carroll, 24, guilty Wednesday of the 2021...
Crews respond to commercial fire in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Summerville Fire Rescue responded to a fire at a commercial building on Old Trolley Rd which caused smoke and water damage to neighboring businesses. Crews responded to the 1200 block on Old Trolley Road and found no obvious signs of fire from the exterior but upon entry, they were met with […]
Male fox cub saved by St. George Police officer, Lowcountry animal rescue
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - An injured baby fox is now on the road to recovery thanks to the efforts of a Lowcountry police officer and the help of a South Carolina nonprofit. Officer Erwin with the St. George Police Department in Dorchester County found a male fox cub Sunday morning, according to a Facebook post from the department.
Troopers investigating deadly early morning collision outside of Branchville
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - One person is dead and two people are in the hospital following a crash in the early hours of Saturday morning. Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say the crash took place in Orangeburg County around 3:45 a.m. on Highway 21 at Mays Chapel Road, about 3 miles north of Branchville.
Former Alex Murdaugh trial judge reflects on case
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — News13 spoke one-on-one Thursday evening with former Judge Clifton Newman who presided over the Alex Murdaugh case. He oversaw the six-week double murder trial last year. The former South Carolina circuit court judge spoke during Coastal Carolina University’s commencement ceremony as the keynote speaker. Newman focused a large part of his […]
Organizers, vendors talk safety after early shutdown of Colleton Co. Rice Festival
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Those who visited the Colleton County Rice Festival Saturday say action from law enforcement and event organizers made the difference in ensuring an enjoyable experience. The festival, which has been an integral part of the Walterboro community since the 1970s, was shut down an hour...
Lowcountry high school playoff scores (5/4)
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Baseball. Stratford 8, White Knoll 1 - The Knights advance to the District 7 championship on Monday at Summerville needing 2 wins to advance. Ft. Dorchester 7, St. James 1 - The Patriots advance to the District 8 championship on Monday at Berkeley needing 2 wins to advance.
Colleton County’s new evacuation zones in effect for 2024 hurricane season
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Residents across Colleton County began receiving postcards last week regarding new hurricane evacuation zones. The county collected input from the community last year to improve how people leave the area when a hurricane threatens the coast, and to better understand public behaviors and perceptions of evacuation efforts. Colleton County used […]
Local Business Spotlight - Colleton Coffee
This month’s business spotlight is on Colleton Coffee. Colleton Coffee is located on Washington Street and is co-owned by Jesse and Mandy Burdick. The Burdick sisters own two business in Walterboro, both on Washington Street. Twig and Colleton Coffee. Originally from Florida they moved to Walterboro when their father came to work in Colleton County.
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